Policy Center

Through our statewide coalition's network of Domestic Violence Member Programs, we provide state-mandated domestic violence (DV) services in all 120 Kentucky counties, including 24/7 emergency shelter and crisis line, counseling, legal advocacy, safety planning, transportation, community education, and housing and financial support to help survivors and their families live in safety and independently from their abusive partner. 

Even with the additional funds provided in 2024, ZeroV programs still experienced 1,814 unmet requests for emergency shelter (FY25) due to limitations in program shelter capacity and staffing -- a 44% increase from 2023. Kentucky is ranked 16th in the nation for the number of women who experience contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking in their lifetime, with an associated intimate partner violence (IPV)-related impact.  

Our policy advocacy reflects our commitment to systems change work to create the conditions in which all individuals, families, and communities have what they need to live in safety and thrive. 

ZeroV is the statewide voice on ending intimate partner violence.